NEW YORK –
A major new global project centered on the popular Japanese anime franchise Naruto was announced at New York Comic Con 2026, one of the world’s largest pop culture events, with plans for an entirely new anime production and a new manga series written by original creator Masashi Kishimoto.
The initiative, titled “PROJECT RASENGAN,” is being launched by TV Tokyo in collaboration with several partner companies, with the aim of expanding the Naruto franchise across multiple entertainment platforms and strengthening its brand value worldwide.
A central feature of the project will be the production of a completely new Naruto anime, alongside a new manga written by Kishimoto, whose original series became one of Japan’s most internationally successful manga and anime franchises.
The announcement also outlined plans to launch a Naruto-themed card game and distribute a competitive smartphone game globally, extending the franchise’s reach beyond traditional manga and television animation.
The project is designed to engage Naruto fans around the world through a coordinated expansion of content and products, capitalizing on the franchise’s established international popularity while introducing new ways for audiences to experience its characters and stories.
Further details about PROJECT RASENGAN, including the upcoming anime, manga and gaming initiatives, are scheduled to be revealed at Jump Festa in December.
Source: テレ東BIZ
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